Archive for January, 2009

York of the Atlantic League hosts Frontier League and Can-Am Cousins at April 4 Tryout

January 31, 2009

Competing players get a three-for-one when York (ATL), Washington (FL) and the American Defenders (Can-Am) sponsor a tryout on April 4. See the York Revolution website for details.

NOW THEY HAVE TWO ROBINSONS

January 24, 2009

Barry Robinson, longtime city official in Ottawa, has been named GM of the Rapids (Can-Am). His son ex-NYSLer, Fraser Robinson (LHP), is also on the team. Robinson pitched for the Rapids the entire 2008 season.

BARBARO HEADED FOR BEACH

January 24, 2009

Andrew Barbaro, C, has been traded by Sioux Falls (AA) to the
Traverse City Beach Bums (FL). Andrew played in the NYSL in 2007.

GUNSLINGERS ADD NYSL PLAYERS

January 24, 2009

The Texarkana Gunslingers (CBL) have added Corey O’Neill (1B), Zach Welsh (C), Rob Maxwell (RHP), Andrew Lihotz (LHP), Andrew Long (RHP) and Greg McKeown (RHP) to their roster.

QUINN JOINS FL CHAMPS

January 24, 2009

Jamie Quinn, C, has been signed by the Windy City Thunderbolts, who have won back to back championships
in the Frontier League. Quinn hit .310 last year in the NYSL. A versatile player, Quinn also saw time in the infield and outfield.

MATOS SIGNED BY CRUSHERS

January 24, 2009

Adam Matos, OF, who is a 2008 alumnus of the NYSL, has been
signed by the Lake Erie Crushers (FL).